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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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