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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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