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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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