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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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