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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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