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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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