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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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