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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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