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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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