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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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