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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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