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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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