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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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