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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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