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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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