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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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