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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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