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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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