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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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