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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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