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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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