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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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