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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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