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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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