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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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