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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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