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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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