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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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