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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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