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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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