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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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