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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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