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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education