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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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