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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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