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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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