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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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