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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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