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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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