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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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