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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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