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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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