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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education 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. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education