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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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