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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education