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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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