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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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