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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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