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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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