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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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