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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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