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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. 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 MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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