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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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