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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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