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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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