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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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