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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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