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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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