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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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