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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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