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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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