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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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