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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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