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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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