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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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