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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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