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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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