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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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