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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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