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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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