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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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