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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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