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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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