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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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