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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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