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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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