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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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