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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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