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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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