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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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