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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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