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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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