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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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