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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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