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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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