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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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