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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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