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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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