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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around 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 MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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