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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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