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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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