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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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