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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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