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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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