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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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