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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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