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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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