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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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