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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners 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. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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