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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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