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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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