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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling 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. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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