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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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