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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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