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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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