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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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