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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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