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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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