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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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