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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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