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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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