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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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