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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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