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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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