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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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