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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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