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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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