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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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