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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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