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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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