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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education