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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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