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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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