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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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