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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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