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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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