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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner 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 commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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