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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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