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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes 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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