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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled 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. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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