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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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