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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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