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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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