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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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