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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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