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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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