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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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