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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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