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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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