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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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