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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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