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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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