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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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