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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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