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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources