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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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