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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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