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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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