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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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