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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education