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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled humans 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. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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