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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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