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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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