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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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