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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. 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. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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