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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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