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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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