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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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