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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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