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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning enable students in nations all aver 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 but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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