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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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