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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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