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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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