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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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