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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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