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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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