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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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