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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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