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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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