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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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