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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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