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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition