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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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