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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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