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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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