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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology enable people 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 massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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