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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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