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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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