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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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