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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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