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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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