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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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