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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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