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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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