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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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