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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered learners all over 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 learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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