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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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