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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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