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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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