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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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