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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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