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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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