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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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