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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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