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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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