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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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