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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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