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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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