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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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