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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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