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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people 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 almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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