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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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