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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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