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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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