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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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