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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes 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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