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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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