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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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