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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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