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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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