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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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