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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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