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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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