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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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