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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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