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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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