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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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