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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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