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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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