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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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