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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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