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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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