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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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