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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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