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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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