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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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