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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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