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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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