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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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