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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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