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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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