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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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