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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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