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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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