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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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