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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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