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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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