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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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