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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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