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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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