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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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