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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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