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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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