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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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