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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education