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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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