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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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