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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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