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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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