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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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