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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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