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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants 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. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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