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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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