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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. 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 mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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