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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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