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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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