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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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