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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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