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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major 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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