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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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