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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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