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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources