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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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