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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans 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. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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