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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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