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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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