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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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