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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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