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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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