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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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