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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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