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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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