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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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