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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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