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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. 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 online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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