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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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