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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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