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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education