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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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