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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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