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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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