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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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