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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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