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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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