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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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