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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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