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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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