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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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