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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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