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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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