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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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