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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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