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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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