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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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