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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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