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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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