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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners 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. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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