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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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