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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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