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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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