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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources