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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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