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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education