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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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