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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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