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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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