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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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