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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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