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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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