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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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