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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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