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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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