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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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