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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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