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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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