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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 learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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