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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important 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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