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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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