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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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