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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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