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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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