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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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