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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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