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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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