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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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