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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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