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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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