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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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