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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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