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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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