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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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