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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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