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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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