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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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