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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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