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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important 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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