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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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