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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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