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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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