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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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