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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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