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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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