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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for 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 MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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