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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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