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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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