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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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