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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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