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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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