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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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