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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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