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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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