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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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