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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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