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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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