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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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