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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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