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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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