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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses 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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