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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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