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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources