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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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