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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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