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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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