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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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