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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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