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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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