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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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