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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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