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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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