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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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