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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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