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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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