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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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