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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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