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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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