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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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