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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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