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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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