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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources