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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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