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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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