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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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