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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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