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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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