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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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