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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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