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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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