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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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