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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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