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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take 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. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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