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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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