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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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