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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education