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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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