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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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