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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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