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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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