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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key 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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