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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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