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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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