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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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