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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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