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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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