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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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