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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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