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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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