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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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