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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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