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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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