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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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