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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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