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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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