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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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