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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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