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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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