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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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