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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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