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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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