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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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