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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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