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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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