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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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