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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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