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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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