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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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