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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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