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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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