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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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