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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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