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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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