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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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