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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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