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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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