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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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