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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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