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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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