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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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