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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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