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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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