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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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