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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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