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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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