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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part 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 free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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