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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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