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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major 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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