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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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