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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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