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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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