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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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