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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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