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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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