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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of 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 usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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