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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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