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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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