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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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