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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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