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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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