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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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