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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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