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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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