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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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