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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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