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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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