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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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