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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for 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 MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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