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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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