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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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