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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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