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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners 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 massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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