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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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