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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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