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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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