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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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