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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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