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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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