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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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