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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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