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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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