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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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