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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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