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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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