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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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