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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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