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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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