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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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