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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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