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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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