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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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