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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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