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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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