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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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