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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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