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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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