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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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