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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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