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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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