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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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