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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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