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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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