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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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