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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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