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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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