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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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