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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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