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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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