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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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