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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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