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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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