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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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