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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education