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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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