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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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